Last week on Sora no Woto, we received an introduction to the Roman side through Aisha, a forward scout from the nation. Hopkins dropped by on his way to war for the day, and Aisha stood in his men’s sights. This week’s episode determines whether the girls can avert the bad ending. Do they succeed? Well, they’re the protagonists, what do you think?
Five girls against this? I'll put my money on the ladies.
Last week on Sora no Woto, we had time to reflect on Rio’s past by looking at it through the lens of an old woman’s story. As a result, Rio left our merry band of girls to go fulfill her duty for her country. This week, the rest of the story comes to a head with the discovery of a young Roman scout. The drums of war continue to march.
No, I don't think a raspberry is going to save you this time.
Last week on Sora no Woto, a rainstorm assaulted the town of Seize, and the town mobilized to save the day. We also learned about Courier Klaus’ backstory, and he finally became a hero. This week, we meet the old woman Jacquotte, and through her explore Rio’s life. This wraps up a lot of points rather than providing much fodder for speculation, so let’s get underway.
A lot can change in just six months.
While I could have continued to talk about Klaus and Kureha in my Episode 09 post, I figured I could do better by devoting a post to them alone. Kureha holds Klaus up as an idol, and very clearly has a crush on him. On the other hand, Klaus is nowhere near the man she thinks he is. The episode delivers a contrast of the idealized hero with the realistic hero.
The man. The myth. The legend.
Last week on Sora no Woto, Kanata stared at a telephone for 18 minutes, though the call at the end ended up being somewhat important. This week kicks the drama back into gear with a life-threatening typhoon, as well as spotlighting themes of both depression and hope.
But first, Kanata has to do the laundry... again.
Last week on Sora no Woto, we stared down the cold, hard pain of war through Filicia’s eyes. This week attempts to cure the mood whiplash by going back to a lighthearted, episodic entry. However, this isn’t to say that nothing happens at all, and there’s a bit of information to gleam from it.
This though... not so important.
Last week on Sora no Woto, we saw how the girls have turned to the black market to survive, due to lack of help from the army. We also saw how the ties of family aren’t necessarily bound in blood. This week, the time for another festival has come, but this somber occasion is far from the joyous affair that characterized the series’ first episode. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started.
From fear through the eyes of madness…
Last week on Sora no Woto, we had a look into the areas surrounding the town of Seize. The lush plains made a stark contrast with the destructive landscape of No Man’s Land. This week pleasantly surprised me in its plot devices and development, and I would say that thus far it is the best episode.
Cute as a flippin' button.
Editor’s note: This episode canonized the spellings Filicia and Noël. Previous posts will reflect the change.
Last week on Sora no Woto, we got acquainted with Noël a bit better. In addition, the town and it’s people received a bit of expansion. We saw that not everyone is happy that the military is in town, and that war has affected the community greatly. Today our trio of younglings gets sent on a “field trip” to visit the security outposts erected many years ago.
Magenta Alert! Simulated target approaching!
Sounds of the Skies – Could Kanata Hear Rio?
Tags: decibel, math, physics, sound, tank, trumpet
People who know me know that I have an interest in physics. A few weeks ago, I saw this post at Mazui fansubs that calculated the size of some fireworks fired in To Aru Kagaku no Railgun. On a similar note, if you’ve watched Sora no Woto episode 12, you know that Kanata hears a signal from quite a long distance away. Some people have expressed skepticism that she could have heard it at all. Inspired by that post from Mazui, I decided to investigate the conditions myself. I do not claim to be an expert in physics, but I’m going to give this my best shot with the information I have at hand. I invite all corrections to the following. Now, let’s get underway.
Now now, don't jump the gun.
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